Meta begins blocking under-16s ahead of Australia’s social media ban
Australia is set to become the first country in the world to enforce a law requiring major social media platforms to block users under 16. Meta has begun preparing to restrict under-16 users ahead of the law, which takes effect…
Sale and slaughter of meat banned in Mannar district
The sale, storage, and slaughter of beef, mutton, and pork have been banned in the Mannar District for one week starting December 3, the Public Health Inspectors’ Union of Sri Lanka announced. The ban follows reports of widespread livestock deaths…
Indian PM breaks Protocol to meet Russian President at New Delhi Airport
Indian PM Modi breaks Protocol to Personally meet Russian President Putin at New Delhi Airport President Putin is on a two-day State visit to India. He will hold the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit with PM Narendra Modi in Delhi on…
“Warnings were issued; response failed,” Sajith slams Govt over criticism of Met Dept
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Thursday said the government should not place blame on the Meteorology Department at a time when millions have been displaced by the recent disaster. Speaking in Dompe after visiting a medical camp set up for…
Sri Lanka’s cyclone tragedy: Over 800 feared dead as hopes fade for the missing
Sri Lanka’s death toll from Cyclone Ditwah has risen to 481, with 345 people still reported missing, according to updated figures released by authorities today. Officials said search operations are ongoing across several districts hit by severe flooding and landslides,…
India sends 110-foot Bailey bridge to restore Sri Lanka’s damaged crossings
A special Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft carrying Bailey bridge components and specialist personnel landed in Sri Lanka this afternoon (04) to support ongoing disaster recovery efforts across the country. The flight, which arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon,…
Veteran actor Nihal Fernando passes away
Sri Lankan senior actor Nihal Fernando passed away this morning while receiving treatment in hospital, family sources confirmed. Fernando, who contributed to stage drama, television and cinema over many years, had been ill for the past few days. His remains…
Sri Lanka Cricket Donates Rs. 300 Million to Flood victims
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), under the direction of President Mr. Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee, has decided to donate Rs. 300 million to the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund. This decision reflects SLC’s deep sense of responsibility as an…
Severe lightning warning issued for 6 districts
Advisory for Severe Lightning Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. 04 December 2025 valid for the period until 11.30 p.m. 04 December 2025 The post Severe lightning warning issued for 6 districts appeared…
Navy diving teams remove debris from flood-prone bridges
In a proactive measure to mitigate flood risks and ensure public safety following heavy rainfall, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a series of debris clearance operations at key bridges spanning the Gin River and other locations. To address this, clearance…